A new project marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration: pour-tech AB has been awarded a new contract by Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG, one of Europe’s leading iron foundries known for innovation, sustainability and high-quality casting solutions. With the official project kick-off completed, the focus has now shifted to the engineering phase directly on site in the foundry. This early, hands-on ensures that all technical solutions are aligned precisely with real production conditions from the very beginning.
The start of the project was marked by an on-site engineering meeting, bringing together experts from both teams. Standing directly in front of the pouring furnace and the HWS flask line, the project team discussed requirements, constraints and opportunities in the actual production environment.
This close cooperation lays the foundation for a solution that is not only technically advanced, but also practical, robust and tailored to daily foundry operations.
Focus on Process Modernization at the G7 HWS flask line
The first project phase concentrates on modernizing the casting process at the G7 HWS flask line. As part of this modernization, pour-tech AB will integrate its laser-based pouring sensors into the pouring process.
These sensors enable:
- Precise, real-time monitoring of molten metal flow
- Improved control of pouring stability
- Higher process consistency across production cycles
- Reduced deviations and increased pouring quality
By introducing laser-based measurement technology, the pouring process gains an additional level of transparency and control, an important step toward data-driven, stable and efficient production.
Precision, Stability and Sustainability
Fritz Winter’s long-standing commitment to sustainable and resource-efficient production aligns closely with pour-tech AB’s technology-driven approach. Precise pouring control not only improves casting quality, but also contributes to:
- Reduced scrap and rework
- More stable energy usage
- Optimized material consumption
Modernizing the pouring process is therefore not just a technological upgrade, but also a contribution to more sustainable foundry operations.
Looking Ahead
With the engineering phase now underway, the project will continue with detailed system design, integration planning and implementation steps in close coordination with the foundry team.
